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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,178.98, 723,317.08 and 127,217.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,178.98, 723,317.08 and 127,217.54 is: 190,839.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,178.98 : 723,317.08 = 127,217.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,178.98/723,317.08 = 127,217.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,178.98x = 723,317.08 × 127,217.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,178.98x = 92,018,619,557.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,018,619,557.58/482,178.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,839.14

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